The Chargers Club has provided support for Colby-Sawyer College's athletic teams for more than 30 years. When the club was founded in 1982, board members created a mission to provide support for our teams' basic needs and to increase awareness of varsity sports at Colby-Sawyer College. That mission has continued over the decades; and will continue as long as there are varsity athletics representing the College.
The Chargers Club is able to provide, through the support of many, the "extras" that make the varsity programs stand out in New England. Each year, the Chargers Club holds a variety of fundraising events and participates in an annual appeal. The funds raised and donations made are then used to purchase equipment, products, and supplies for the various varsity teams. Alumni, parents and family members of athletes, faculty, staff and community members make up the majority of the supporters that strive to promote the value of athletics at Colby-Sawyer College.
Club meetings are open to all and are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Chargers Club Conference Room on the 2nd floor of the Hogan Sports Center. Meeting times can be confirmed by contacting the Chargers Club at (603)526-3606, ext. 1 or email us at jenpeter1@comcast.net
Chargers Club Board Officers:
President
Jen Ellis '85
jenpeter1@comcast.net
Vice President
vacant
Treasurer/Secretary
Ruth Clark
rclark@colby-sawyer.edu
The club's contributions to athletics at Colby-Sawyer College over its lifetime have exceeded $500,000!
- Coffin Field house Sound System
- Lighted Scorer's Table
- Knight Natatorium Records Board
- Electronic Basketball Scoreboards
- Athletic Training Equipment
- Portable Timing, Sound and Video Systems
- John Deere All-Terrain Vehicle
- Team Bags
- Bleachers at Kelsey Field
- Alpine Ski teams timing equipment
- Starting blocks for swimming and diving teams
The Chargers Club is also proud to provide for the Senior Athletic Banquet and to support the annual Hall of Fame inductions ceremony.
To ensure a year-round flow of funding, a combination of events and activities are held; including the annual summer tennis tournament, the brick walkway project and the New London Inn's Thursday Child program. For the past several years, we have welcomed the 50% of the proceeds made from that evening.
